Blotting means gently pressing the cloth onto the stain, letting it soak up the liquid, and removing it, before moving to the next part of the stain.
Unlike the Dyson V7 series, both of these can (and should) be washed..Unplug the vacuum cleaner and make sure it’s switched off..
Lift out the pre-motor filter from the top of the main body.Then remove the post-motor filter by rotating it anti-clockwise until it can be pulled off the back of the vacuum..Rinse the pre filter with cold water until the water isn’t murky.
Tap out loose debris, then rotate and squeeze out the excess water..Place the open side of the post filter under cold running water, then tap off water and loose dirt.
Repeat this process until the water runs clear..
Allow both filters to dry for at least 24 hours.It’s an acidic liquid that has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, making it great for removing odours.. White vinegar also doesn’t have the potential downsides of baking soda, such as damaging your vacuum or getting caught in fibres.. Here’s how to use white vinegar to remove a damp smell from a section of carpet:.
Start by checking that the area is completely dry.If it’s not, then either fix the source of water (you may need a plumber for this) or allow it longer to dry (open the windows and use a dehumidifier if necessary.).
Vacuum the area to remove any loose dirt or dust that could be making the smell worse.. Make a solution of one part white vinegar and two parts warm water.Apply it to the area that smells damp with a spray bottle on a mist setting.
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